10 Best Kitchen Tools for Mediterranean Diet Success | + HORL knife sharpener demo
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- Опубликовано: 11 июн 2024
- I’m going to show you the 10 best kitchen tools and equipment for Mediterranean diet success that I use every single day in my kitchen to make eating the Mediterranean way every day more of a sure thing. And a bonus of 5 more “toys” that make life in my kitchen more fun!
Some of these tools can be lifetime investments and some are little more than pocket change. But it’s how they all work together that makes life on this diet a lot easier.
► MY KITCHEN ESSENTIALS:
Boos Cutting Board: geni.us/73HQ (Amazon)
Breville Fast/Slow Cooker: geni.us/xJzG (Amazon)
Cosori Air Fryer: geni.us/O5ojfK (Amazon)
GreenPan Ceramic Set: geni.us/fCgJ0h (Amazon)
GreenPan Ceramic Wok: geni.us/FBg9B (Amazon)
Horl Knife Sharpener: geni.us/dHPeVZ (AMAZON)
KAN Knives: geni.us/O6TiR
KitchenAid Citrus Juicer: geni.us/cfO0knL (Amazon)
Le Creuset Dutch Oven: geni.us/qPA0 (Amazon)
Microplane Zester: geni.us/L9OOgdT (Amazon)
OXO Mandoline: geni.us/TGMFWRi (Amazon)
OXO Salad Cruet: geni.us/AM7u (Amazon)
Vitamix Blender 750: geni.us/CoC2bnC (Amazon)
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Another excellent video. My wife and I are both retired nurses. We now are full-time RV travelers in our vintage Airstream. Our kitchen is much like a boat galley so storage is limited. One of my favorite gadgets is my Ninja Foodi combo air fryer and pressure cooker. I can cook pretty much anything in this one device. I'm going shopping today for a spoonula and zester day. :)
Hi Texas Dave… I just tried to reply and I don’t think it went through…but this is so so funny. What a coincidence because George and I had an Airstream too that we dragged back and forth across the US and LOVED it all the while. My sister has restored 4 vintage Airstreams so it must be in our blood. It sounds like your Ninja combo machine is just the trick for that space…brilliant! Hope the spponula comes in handy on the road. Cheers, Caroline
Thank you,.Caroline,.just what i meeded!!!
And thanks right back for the nice message… Cheers, Caroline
Great video! I have to admit I’m a bit of a knife junkie, but the heart wants what the heart wants! Love your channel, you’re a delight to watch. I’d love to see more brunch ideas as it’s my favorite way to entertain.
Hi Cynthis and thanks thanks for the comment. I’ll put that brunch idea in the hopper for a future video! And you and me both about knives. I have tried so many different sharpeners, including a pretty expensive whetstone and none of them worked for me as well as the Horl does, I feel like my knives deserve it! Cheers, Caroline
I have and use most of your items but I am going to look into that knife sharpener!!
I know it’s a bit expensive but honestly it’s the best sharpener I’ve found ever… and I’ve tried lots all in pursuit of a nice sharp knife. And I feel like I finally found one I can rely on so it’s worth it to me.
Very helpful video, I think I need to go out today to get new stuff
Hey, it was so nice to catch up last week! Saty cool!
I use wide mouth pint jars so I can see whats inside
I use many of your kitchen tools. I use many of those almost everyday.
Well then, Kathlyn, you probably have a really well-staged ktichen to enjoy like I do too! Makes a big difference, doesn’t it? Cheers, Caroline
@@mediterraneanminutes yes it does, and it's only taken me 50 years. Not up to the caliber of yours.
@@kathlynsteinman3599 Funny enough, I may have more than a few years on you but when we moved to Spain a few years ago, we got rid of EVERYTHING we owned, including way too many things in the kitchen and we moved with nothing except for a few boxes. So, it gave me a chance to buy smarter, choose less and feel a lot lighter!
My most important kitchen tool is my kitchen scissors. I use them everyday. 👍
You are so right, Mom! I tried to limit it to the bare essentials so that people wouldn't think there were too many obstacles to getting going in the kitchen but I agree wholeheartedly...kitchen shears are a must! I was gifted a good pair from one of my sisters a few years ago and I use them pretty much every day too! Thanks for bringing this idea to everyone's attention! Cheers, Caroline
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What a great video!!! Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful tips 😊😊
❤Annie
Thanks, Annie. It’s so generous of you to post such a nice comment! Cheers, Caroline
Hello Caroline! Awesome video! I have almost everything except the brassier, the grill pan and the knife sharpener. I definitely need those. I do have a nice big cast iron ceramic Dutch oven that’s a beautiful shade of blue…a gift from my husband. I just wish I had your talent to put all of the delicious Mediterranean ingredients together without always having to follow a recipe! Thanks for all the info!
Hey there 304! Nice to hear from you again. Sounds like you are more than well on your way! It took me a long time to get comfortable enough to "wing it" and the biggest part is knowing mistakes are the fastest way to learn...and I've had more than my fair share! Enjoy that blue...beautiful color! Cheers, Caroline
Thanks Caroline.. I too love kitchen “thingies”.. got ‘‘em all❤️❤️
Well, no surprise coming from you! I had a feeling we had a lot in common! Hope you're enjoying a warm winter! Cheers, Caroline
@@mediterraneanminutes our winter is too warm.. I think we are going to have a hot summer too. Not good because of bushfires..
Cheers my dear..( huge pot of vegetable soup ready for work dinner tonight)❤️
Yeah I have to buy a dutch oven. Im just starting the meditarrian diet and am loving your channel.
Hi Little Fox and welcome to the channel. Dutch ovens or brassiers really are my go-tos so I know if you get one, you'll use it enough to make it worth it. I hope my videos help you on your healthy journey! Cheers, Caroline
You don’t need a lot of junk to cook Mediterranean diet. The simplest the better. Millions of poor people in Mediterranean area cook and eat every day, and many have very basic kitchen and very few utensils. Just get a lot of fresh veggies and fruits every day if possible, good olive oil and some rice and pasta if needled.
You're right to remind everyone of that fruits and veggies are the essential bits for success! @@Avagardner2608 The first year we were here for 7 months, we rented an apartment that was outfitted with one pot (kind of like a small wok with a lid), one knife and we made it work because we weren't planning on staying or returning. Now that we are settled and have the means, I've bought things that I don't consider "junk" but that make my personal life easier, but they are not essentials, as you suggest. Fruits and veggies are!
@@mediterraneanminutes sorry for the word junk, actually I am a great “ junk collector “. I have a tone of gaged and always ready to get the new one… hahahaha. My last gaged was a Thermomix 6, if I remember well.
I enjoy your post anyway. Thanks.
Thanks, @@Avagardner2608 Nice of you to let me know...I bought Thermomix too and I use it but rarely film it because there aren't many people who can afford to get one.
Thank you for all you do.
You are so welcome, Serendipity!
I enjoyed this video, I have most except the ceramic, on my Christmas wish list. Thank you
In that case, I better send a special message to one of the elves! Cheers, Caroline
HI! I live aboard a sailboat fulltime for 10 years now!
What a coincidence! Living on a boat was how I met my partner of almost 30 years. We were each living on boats with slips next to each other. So I totally get having a nice tiny kitchen to operate in!
And we used to have one of those grill things that hung off the side of the handrails we used lots, you’d probably know it. Notohing like a fresh piece of fish off the back deck!
Do you mean a SeaBQue? I use it for crabs, prawns, oysters etc.@@mediterraneanminutes
First date with my husband I told him I planned on buying a sailboat in a few years and he told me he used to build them. We've been together ever since :)
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Yep, that’s the one@@sailorgirl2017 Loved it!! Happy sailing!
I feel blessed that I have almost all of your items. The one thing that interests me, though is the potholders on your Cast iron pot. Where can I find those? Thanks!
Hi Jane, so nice to hear from you. Those pan holders are made by Le Creuset so they were a bit pricey, but if I have two pans going, I found a set from one of my pans from Spain that works almost as well. I do like the exact fit though and it’s especially important if I am pulling something from the oven so I guess, all in all, they are worth it! Cheers, Caroline
@@mediterraneanminutes Thanks for the info, Caroline! I found them on Amazon, and just placed an order.
Very helpful video! I've seen you use a small food processor to make dips that you pressed from the top to start. What brand did you use? Thank you!
Hi Paula - I’m sorry to say that this little processor doesn’t seem to be available in the US. I’ve tried and tried to locate something similar but no luck. I suppose I should stop using it because I get asked about it all the time! Plus, it was only 18e at the grocery store…so sorry! Cheers, Caroline
Such good information. Great tools. Someday hope to get that cutting board, quite the investment. I have the Dutch oven. Would very much like a brazier. My color of choice is the blue. I made 2 of the pesto's from previous video. So yummy and I did roast garlic in the air fryer with great success. Now how to use up all that garlic paste. Thank Caroline for another great video!
HI Kathleen! Thanks for joining in the chat. Two things: I did find a much less expensive board on Amazon from Zwilling (the knife manufacturer) that I use at the farmhouse that is the same big size just not quite as deep but very very serviceable. And the roasted garlic paste...I freeze it in small containers and it lasts really really long (maybe 6 months) because I discovered a little container last week in there I forgot about and it was just as fresh as new after I defrosted it. So nice to hear from you, Kathleen. Thanks much, Caroline
great I will freeze some! and check out the cutting board, THANK YOU1
Hi Caroline! You look SO chic in that black top. 😄 Hope you're having a nice day!
Thanks so much for the compliment. I guess I’m just a creature of habit from years of school days wearing uniforms! The same black top means one less thing to think about when I’m making these videos! Cheers, Caroline (and BTW, the message address says @mmps18, but I’m thinking this is Maya, right?)
@@mediterraneanminutes Hi yes this is Maya! RUclips shows the handles now instead of the display names now, weird! 😅
@@mmps18 Well, I’m glad I figured it out…when the email notice comes to me that I have a comment, it showed your name but on the YT page, it’s this new thing…weird for sure. Cheers, Caroline
I live in a 36 foot RV no room for the cast iron pans. Never used a scale
Hi Green Lady! So funny you should mention an RV…George and I used to. travel in an Airstream and I had one pot…a cast-iron wok with lid…and I did everything (except cookies) in it! I bet you have great ideas about scaling down too. Cheers, Caroline
Do you have some great tip what to use in place of tomatoes and purée tomato 🍅in all Mediterranean recipes?
My best suggestion would be red bell peppers, fresh or roasted. But I think would definitely be a challenge to swap them in all Mediterranean cooking. If acid is the problem, you might try to source or grow low-acid tomatoes and if seeds are the problem, try cutting the tomato in half and squuezing the seeds out of fresh ones or strain. I hope these ideas help, best of luck with your own healthy journey! Cheers, Caroline
Love your kitchen tips and recipes. Have been wanting a braiser pan. Curious who George is that you talk about. Would love to have printable or pdf’s of your recipes.
HI Flying Kitten and a big welcome to my channel! So happy you found me. For starters, George is my lifelong partner and co-adventure seeker in life...printable options for my recipes can all be found on my website, www.mediterraneanminutes.com, and finally, that braiser pan...well, what can I say? I use it probably more than any other in the kitchen. In fact, this coming week's video features the same pan! Again welcome and thanks for joining in the conversation! Cheers, Caroline
@@mediterraneanminutes Thank you for the reply. I must of gone to the wrong website at first. There is no way I could have missed the recipes link. It’s easy to find. I’m going to go and search around your site now. And now I know who George is. I’m really enjoying your videos.
Sure thing, @@FlyingKitten1 Glad you found what you are looking for...and if your handle means you really are a real pilot, you might be interested to know so is George!
@@mediterraneanminutes Hello, I'm not a pilot. My dad was though. FlyingKitten was my blog. Long story how I came up with the name. Also wanted to let you know I purchased a braiser pan using your link. I can't wait to try your recipes using it.
hey thanks, @@FlyingKitten1 You’re one of the first people to actually use my store links to buy something!! Woo hoo. I appreciate it more than you can know! Cheers, Caroline
My ceramic cast iron always stains, and I can never keep it clean. How do you keep yours looking brand new?
Great question and I have THE answer! Bar Keeper’s Friend keeps it looking like new. I tried the Le Creuset brand first but it was much more expensive and not nearly as effective. I use the cream lightly almost every time I cook in these pans and they really are like brand new every time. Cheers, Caroline
@@mediterraneanminutes thank you! I’ll give it a try.
$326 for Boos cutting board?
Well, for sure prices have gone up since I bought mine (if memory serves, it was still expensive at the time but less than $200). But I would also say, it was a lifetime purchase for me and one of the handful of things I brought along from the US to Spain when we moved here (and literally, we sold or gave away everything we owned except for what would fit in 4 small boxes). The only kitchen things I brought were a couple of knives and the board. That said, I also bought another board while living here in Spain from Zwilling to use at the farm that is almost just as good in my opinion and here it cost 65 euros (or about 75 dollars). Not sure worldwide pricing but it was a 60cm x 40cm wooden Zwilling and I would recommend it too. I hope this background information helps. What's most important is that the board is sturdy, heavy enough not to move around and gentle on your knives. There are many many options that people swear by so wooden is not the only way to go, just my way. Cheers, Caroline